Video briefing before C-Section may lower stress hormones
NCT ID NCT07521592
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether watching a short video about anesthesia and surgery before an elective C-section can lower anxiety and stress hormones (cortisol) more than standard verbal instructions from a doctor. 140 pregnant women will be randomly assigned to either video or verbal information. Researchers will measure anxiety with a questionnaire and cortisol from blood samples before and after the information session.
What this could mean
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Active substance
video-based preoperative information
What this could lead to
If it works, hospitals could use simple videos to help calm women before planned C-sections, reducing stress without medication.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (140 people) comparing two types of information delivery. The results may not apply to all hospitals or patients, and anxiety is complex—videos may not help everyone.
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